Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL620
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Other Name is PL65

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Olympus VG-110 versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The VG-110 was launched 2 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VG-110 matches up versus the SL620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung SL620
VG-110 | SL620 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Olympus VG-110
SL620 | VG-110 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung SL620
VG-110 | SL620 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VG-110 versus Samsung SL620 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-110 compared to the SL620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and SL620 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and SL620.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of files though you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger VG-110 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus VG-110 | Samsung SL620 |
Also Known as | - | PL65 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 105 gr (0.23 lbs) | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 170 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $150 | $200 |